Allison Can See Results!

Hey you guys, where have you gone? I'd really love to hear updates from all of you who commented on my first blog. How are your new goals, new diets, and new workouts suiting you? Do you need a way to find more motivation? I'd be happy to help!

All of you are probably also wanting an entire update on everything regarding my diet and exercise plan...so here it goes! I have lost about 7 pounds, which, considering that I'm trying to change my lifestyle, not just lose weight quickly, is pretty good! I really like the changes I have made in my health, and I feel really proud of myself. I look forward to exercising, and I enjoy my healthy meals. I think my favorite meal is 1 cup of whole-wheat pasta, 1 cup broccoli, and one tomato (cooked lightly in olive oil, which is actually good for you in small amounts!). I top it with a tiny bit of salt and pepper and it's amazing!

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Another huge change is that I now always carry water with me! The other day when I went to the gym, I forgot my water bottle, and I had to go to the water fountain like ten times! I think everybody may have thought I was a little nutty. However, I feel good that I am doing something useful with my time, and I like being a little bit busier-having one more thing to do. My one friend and I have even made exercise one of our hangout options, and I think it's awesome to have such a healthy hangout. I haven't turned into a health-freak or anything, but I have become far more conscious. It's the little changes-like drinking more water and snacking on bananas instead of toast (I used to eat way too many wheat products) that are really having an effect, without me feeling too limited, and I love it!